Salah Eddine Hamli chases lifelong dream in PFL MENA Championship showdown
DUBAI: Salah Eddine Hamli will step into the SmartCage in Alkhobar on Dec. 5 carrying more than just the weight of an undefeated record.
Iraq Sport News
UAE and Iraq draw 1-1 in first leg of 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: The United Arab Emirates and Iraq drew 1-1 Thursday in the first leg of their 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff in Abu Dhabi. The teams will travel to the Iraqi port city of Basra for Tuesday’s return match in the fifth round of Asian qualifying. The winner will then advance to FIFA’s intercontinental playoff round in March, when six teams from five confederations will compete for two spots at next summer’s expanded 48-team World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. In front of a sellout crowd of 36,000 at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, Iraq — whose only World Cup appearance came in 1986 — took the lead after just 10 minutes. The UAE defense failed to clear a long free kick into the area, allowing the ball to drop to Ali Al-Hamadi. The Luton forward hooked home from close range to give Iraq, coached by former Australia manager Graham Arnold, a 1-0 lead. It lasted only eight minutes.
UAE, Iraq draw to leave World Cup playoff outcome in balance
Iraq and the United Arab Emirates shared a 1-1 draw in Abu Dhabi on Thursday to leave their World Cup qualifying playoff finely poised ahead of the second leg in Basra on Tuesday.
Iraq, UAE battle to keep World Cup dream alive
Iraq and the United Arab Emirates will attempt to overcome the disappointment of missing out on an automatic berth at next year's World Cup when they face off on Thursday for another shot at keeping their qualification dreams alive.
Al-Hilal maintain perfect AFC Champions League record with 2-1 away victory over Al-Gharafa
DOHA: Saudi powerhouses Al-Hilal continued their flawless start to the AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a 2-1 away victory over Al-Gharafa of Qatar on Monday.
Are we entering a golden age of Arab football?
RIYADH: When Morocco claimed the FIFA U-20 World Cup at the weekend, it was a historic landmark for football in the North African country and the wider Arab world.
Al-Hilal beat Al-Sadd to stay top of AFC Champions League Elite Group B
RIYADH: Al-Hilal remain top of Group B in the AFC Champions League Elite after a 3-1 home victory over Al-Sadd of Qatar at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Tuesday night.
Kessie's double leads Al-Ahli to victory in Asian Champions League
(Corrects Kessie's nationality to Ivorian in fourth para)